The efficacy and function of blackhead grass

The efficacy and function of blackhead grass

Blackhead grass is often used as a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine. This is also because of the medicinal value of blackhead grass itself, so today I will tell you about the relevant knowledge about blackhead grass.

【Other name】 Small hairy leaf grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Lamiaceae plant.

[Original form] Purple-haired fragrant tea plant, shrub, 0.6-1.2(2)m high. The stem is erect, much branched, quadrangular, densely covered with spreading, noded soft hairs. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : The nutlets are nearly oblate and dark brown.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on hillsides, roadsides, thickets or forests in dry and hot areas of river valleys at an altitude of 700-2500m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; dispels wind and relieves itching. Mainly used for oral ulcers, erysipelas, urticaria, eczema, and athlete's foot

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3-10g; or take orally. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on the affected area; or boil into a concentrated juice and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This article introduces the medicinal value of blackhead grass. In fact, blackhead grass has many different effects when used, all of which have significant benefits to the human body. Everyone can try it.

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